RapidTherm Portable Induction Cooktop Hot Plate Countertop Burner 1800W, 8 Temp Levels, Timer, Auto-Shut-Off, Touch Panel, LED Display, Auto Pot Detection, Child Safety Lock, 4 Preset Programs

Use it for everything and it works great. Only thing I wish that was available was a second least hot setting. Sometimes 140 temp is not hot enough to cook something and the next setting is 212 which is boiling point and then things cook too hot so you have to move the pot on and off. Especially with stainless steel where things can get stuck very easily and quickly. It works really great, that's just my opinion/preferance. Price range is good, love the size, the settings, the safety features, and the fan. Boils very quickly when needed, and I just love that option!

I have had to acclimate to the power of this induction unit. Using a gas stove is slow and turns my pans black. This is great on everything but I suggest you stay with it for a second when you are guessing the right temperature you need. Tonight I boiled eggs and they boiled over three times and that takes real talent to mess up boiled eggs. I just couldn't get it low enough with the lid on it until I turned it down to 212. I discovered if I left the lid off it could boil at 260. It appears when you lid your boiling eggs it is going to affect the boiling temperature which somehow affects the burner and the digital heat setting. Moral, don't use a lid on water or when boiling etc. I did steam in a large pot w strainer w lid, and no problem there so maybe the pan size is the difference. Still learning on this one. I did note the surface had a plastic covering as one person said. I thought that comes off on some appliances but I'm going to be very careful w mine because electric stove tops scratch up easily. Just have to realize even if there's a problem this company is happy to accommodate. I got my brother an item. He had a small problem and no questions asked - he was sent another w/o even returning the first. Not sure why it says frequently returned but if you can't handle the very strong heat this plate makes please return it because its nothing to fool with. Im learning and I love an electric stove. I want to avoid gas because I come from a town where not liking gas is like buying a Ford when there's a Chevy plant in town. Its a natural gas town. Anyway, if you go into one of the very old homes you can smell gas odor just from the long use of it. I don't think using gas is safe to breathe though people swear by it. Also if you have a gas leak you can become accustom to the smell and not know you have a leak. I'd rather have an electric stove but in my area of CA gas is used more. This is an awesome product. I'm loving mine. I will still be careful though because it requires a careful person when you are dealing with such a powerful unit. Love Mueller products. They really sell powerful long lasting products. Thank you Mueller.

works great, boils water super fast. really happy with it. i have another Mueller brand product and it’s been very reliable. i’d buy again

I bought this hot plate, because I didn't have a stove for a bit and was considering changing to induction. This thing is AMAZINGLY fast at boiling water. I timed it, and it boiled a gallon of water in less than 2 minutes. It is taking a bit of getting used to, but I really like it. There are a couple things that I don't appreciate. The first thing is, the tempature control could be more fine tuned. It jumps around in 40 and 50 degree intervals. Sometimes it is just a bit too hot and I turn it down and then it is a bit too cool, or vice-versa. You do have to make sure you have the correct type of cookware. If a magnet sticks to the bottom it will work. If you lift your pan you have I think 30 seconds to put it back on or it will shut off, unless you hit the lock button. It has a very low setting for keeping things warm, but I haven't used that yet. I like how it just heats the pot and really keeps the surrounding area cool, except for the spot where the pot actually was. I also like that it is small enough to take with you camping, tailgating or to an outside party. You will need a power inverter or generator if no plug is available. I am glad I bought this and super glad it works with cast iron, because I love to cook with that. It has been a nice introduction to induction cooking and I look forward to my new cooktop for my kitchen.

This is one of the best I’ve had. Heats up and boils so quick.

Works great